Kelda Roys

Jahmal Cole

On today's show:
– State Sen. Kelda Roys (D-WI)
– Jahmal Cole, founder and CEO of My Block, My Hood, My City

Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).

On today's show: &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/legislators/senate/2825">State Sen. Kelda Roys</a>&nbsp;(D-WI) &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.formyblock.org/team">Jahmal Cole</a>, founder and CEO of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.formyblock.org/">My Block, My Hood, My City</a>
Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew&rdquo; weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (<a href="http://heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views">heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views</a>).

From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, here are full episodes of “Chew's Views” (weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central), a pragmatic radio show that focuses on moving our political, social, economic, gender and cultural conversation forward and creating a roadmap for progressives to be more involved in their political and social destinies. With "Chew's Views" the emphasis is on positive talk and solutions – but don’t get it twisted; we may bring some smashmouth dialogue to the program just to make sure you’re awake, not just “woke.”  


Richard Chew has been a part of the WCPT family since 2017, initially as part of "The Family Meeting" and as a regular contributor to "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive."  He became WCPT's morning host in early 2024. 

A 25-plus-year wealth management and insurance veteran, Richard is well-versed in all areas of financial planning, wealth management and insurance plans designed to help clients with their financial future. Richard’s primary goal is to help consumers assess what their needs are and find the right plans and programs to protect their wealth.

Richard was born and raised in Chicago and Southwestern Michigan and is a graduate of Pepperdine University; he later pursued a master’s degree from Keller Graduate School. He is proud of the fact that he has visited all 50 of the great states of the United States of America and keeps his passport current to make sure traveling the world is always a “ready to go” item. He and his wife, Anne, love the city and suburbs of Chicago and all their greatness.  

From Heartland Signal and <a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/">WCPT AM 820</a> in Chicago, here are full episodes of &ldquo;<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/chewviews-with-richard-chew/">Chew's Views</a>&rdquo; (weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central), a pragmatic radio show that focuses on moving our political, social, economic, gender and cultural conversation forward and creating a roadmap for progressives to be more involved in their political and social destinies. With "Chew's Views" the emphasis is on positive talk and solutions &ndash; but don&rsquo;t get it twisted; we may bring some smashmouth dialogue to the program just to make sure you&rsquo;re awake, not just &ldquo;woke.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;
 Richard Chew has been a part of the WCPT family since 2017, initially as part of "<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/the-family-meeting/">The Family Meeting</a>" and as a regular contributor to "<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive/">Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive</a>." &nbsp;He became WCPT's morning host in early 2024.&nbsp;
A 25-plus-year wealth management and insurance veteran, Richard is well-versed in all areas of financial planning, wealth management and insurance plans designed to help clients with their financial future. Richard&rsquo;s primary goal is to help consumers assess what their needs are and find the right plans and programs to protect their wealth.
Richard was born and raised in Chicago and Southwestern Michigan and is a graduate of Pepperdine University; he later pursued a master&rsquo;s degree from Keller Graduate School. He is proud of the fact that he has visited all 50 of the great states of the United States of America and keeps his passport current to make sure traveling the world is always a &ldquo;ready to go&rdquo; item. He and his wife, Anne, love the city and suburbs of Chicago and all their greatness. &nbsp;

Chew's Views with Richard Chew (Full Episodes)

From Heartland Signal and WCPT AM 820 in Chicago, “Chew's Views” (weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central) is a pragmatic radio show that focuses on moving our political, social, economic, gender and cultural conversation forward and creating a roadmap for progressives to be more involved in their political and social destinies. With "Chew's Views" the emphasis is on positive talk and solutions – but don’t get it twisted; we may bring some smashmouth dialogue to the program just to make sure you’re awake, not just “woke.”  

Richard Chew has been a part of the WCPT family since 2017, initially as part of "The Family Meeting" and as a regular contributor to "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive." He became WCPT's morning host in early 2024.

Richard also regularly shares his views on other podcasts and radio shows, including recent appearances on Amy McGrath's "Truth in a Barrel," "The John Fugelsang Podcast," "Endless Urgency" with Mike Nellis, and "The Politics Bar."

A 25-plus-year wealth management and insurance veteran, Richard is well-versed in all areas of financial planning, wealth management and insurance plans designed to help clients with their financial future.

Richard was born and raised in Chicago and Southwestern Michigan and is a graduate of Pepperdine University; he later pursued a master’s degree from Keller Graduate School. He is proud of the fact that he has visited all 50 of the great states of the United States of America and keeps his passport current to make sure traveling the world is always a “ready to go” item. He and his wife, Anne, love the city and suburbs of Chicago and all their greatness.  

From Heartland Signal and <a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/">WCPT AM 820</a> in Chicago, &ldquo;<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/chewviews-with-richard-chew/">Chew's Views</a>&rdquo; (weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central) is a pragmatic radio show that focuses on moving our political, social, economic, gender and cultural conversation forward and creating a roadmap for progressives to be more involved in their political and social destinies. With "Chew's Views" the emphasis is on positive talk and solutions &ndash; but don&rsquo;t get it twisted; we may bring some smashmouth dialogue to the program just to make sure you&rsquo;re awake, not just &ldquo;woke.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Richard Chew has been a part of the WCPT family since 2017, initially as part of "<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/the-family-meeting/">The Family Meeting</a>" and as a regular contributor to "<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive/">Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive</a>." He became WCPT's morning host in early 2024.
Richard also regularly shares his views on other podcasts and radio shows, including recent appearances on Amy McGrath's "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWK_o2PSptQ">Truth in a Barrel</a>," "<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weekend-interviews-simon-and-julie-richard-chew/id1464094232?i=1000685443232">The John Fugelsang Podcast</a>," "<a href="https://endlessurgency.com/p/pardoning-ghislaine-maxwell-trump">Endless Urgency</a>" with Mike Nellis, and "<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/is/podcast/community-vs-cankles-july-22-2025/id886656768?i=1000718522141">The Politics Bar</a>."
A 25-plus-year wealth management and insurance veteran, Richard is well-versed in all areas of financial planning, wealth management and insurance plans designed to help clients with their financial future.
Richard was born and raised in Chicago and Southwestern Michigan and is a graduate of Pepperdine University; he later pursued a master&rsquo;s degree from Keller Graduate School. He is proud of the fact that he has visited all 50 of the great states of the United States of America and keeps his passport current to make sure traveling the world is always a &ldquo;ready to go&rdquo; item. He and his wife, Anne, love the city and suburbs of Chicago and all their greatness. &nbsp;

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Chew's Views June 17 2025

Chris Matthews

Brian Lemek

Niketa Patel

On today's show

– Chris Matthews, former host of “Hardball with Chris Matthews” (now on Substack), and author of “Lessons from Bobby: Ten Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters”
– Brian Lemek, executive director of Defend The Vote
– Niketa Patel, executive director/CEO of the Online News Association (ONA), a nonprofit membership organization and the essential hub for adaptive leadership in journalism 
Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).

On today's show
&ndash; Chris Matthews, former host of &ldquo;Hardball with Chris Matthews&rdquo; (now on <a href="https://thechrismatthews.substack.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Substack</a>), and author of &ldquo;<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Lessons-from-Bobby/Chris-Matthews/9781668010938" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">Lessons from Bobby: Ten Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters</a>&rdquo; &ndash; Brian Lemek, executive director of <a href="https://wedefendthevote.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Defend The Vote</a> &ndash; <a href="https://www.journalists.org/contacts/niketa-patel" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">Niketa Patel</a>, executive director/CEO of&nbsp;the <a href="https://www.journalists.org/contacts/niketa-patel" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">Online News Association</a>&nbsp;(ONA), a nonprofit membership organization and the essential hub for adaptive leadership in journalism Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew&rdquo; weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (<a href="http://heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views</a>).

Chew's Views Mar. 19 2026

Richard Chew is joined by Jill Habig, president and founder of Public Rights Project.

Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).

Richard Chew is joined by <a href="https://www.publicrightsproject.org/about/team/jill-habig/">Jill Habig</a>, president and founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.publicrightsproject.org/">Public Rights Project</a>.
Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew&rdquo; weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (<a href="http://heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views">heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views</a>).

WCPT 820 Interview: Jill Habig of Public Rights Project

On Primary Election Night in Illinois, WCPT hosts Joan Esposito, Patti Vasquez, and Richard Chew were on the air between 7:00 and 10:30 p.m. Central Tuesday with special guests, live updates from our reporters, candidate call-ins, and the important speeches as they happened.

Guests included: 
- U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL)
- Jacob Kaplan, executive director of the Cook County Democratic Party 
- Max Bever, director of Public Information for the Chicago Board of Election
- Lisa Hernandez, chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois and member of the Illinois House of Representatives
- Jill Wine-Banks, legal analyst and pundit 
- Peter Giangreco, Democratic strategist, partner at The Strategy Group
 - Aaron Kleinman, head of research at Heartland Signal
- U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, candidate for U.S. Senate in Illinois
- Chicago Alders Matt Martin and Timmy Knudsen 
- Illinois State Reps Kam Buckner and Rick Ryan 
- Precious Brady Davis, commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul
- Dovile Cather, Juliana Stratton campaign manager

Our on-location reporters were:
- Ken Mejia-Beal (frequent fill-in host and guest co-host on “Driving It Home” and “Out Chicago”) from Daniel Biss HQ
- Matt Byrne (WCPT producer) from Melissa Bean HQ 
- Paul Chivari (WCPT producer) from Raja Krishnamoorthi HQ 
- Steve Lessman (WCPT sales manager) from Margaret Croke HQ
- Ellen Miller (co-host of “Out Chicago,” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on WCPT) from Juliana Stratton HQ 
- Dylan Olthoff (WCPT producer) from Sen. Robert Peters HQ 
- Whitney Randall (WCPT intern) from Robin Kelly HQ

On Primary Election Night in Illinois, WCPT hosts&nbsp;<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive/">Joan Esposito</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home/">Patti Vasquez</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views/">Richard Chew</a> were on the air between 7:00 and 10:30 p.m. Central Tuesday with special guests, live updates from our reporters, candidate call-ins, and the important speeches as they happened.
Guests included: - U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) - Jacob Kaplan, executive director of the Cook County Democratic Party&nbsp; - Max Bever, director of Public Information for the Chicago Board of Election - Lisa Hernandez, chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois and member of the Illinois House of Representatives - Jill Wine-Banks, legal analyst and pundit&nbsp; - Peter Giangreco, Democratic strategist, partner at The Strategy Group &nbsp;- Aaron Kleinman, head of research at Heartland Signal - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, candidate for U.S. Senate in Illinois - Chicago Alders Matt Martin and Timmy Knudsen&nbsp; - Illinois State Reps Kam Buckner and Rick Ryan&nbsp; - Precious Brady Davis, commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago - Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul - Dovile Cather, Juliana Stratton campaign manager
Our on-location reporters were: - Ken Mejia-Beal (frequent fill-in host and guest co-host on &ldquo;Driving It Home&rdquo; and &ldquo;Out Chicago&rdquo;) from&nbsp;Daniel Biss HQ - Matt Byrne (WCPT producer) from Melissa Bean HQ&nbsp; - Paul Chivari (WCPT producer) from&nbsp;Raja Krishnamoorthi HQ - Steve Lessman (WCPT sales manager) from&nbsp;Margaret Croke HQ - Ellen Miller (co-host of &ldquo;Out Chicago,&rdquo; Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on WCPT) from Juliana Stratton HQ&nbsp; - Dylan Olthoff&nbsp;(WCPT producer)&nbsp;from Sen. Robert Peters HQ - Whitney Randall (WCPT intern) from Robin Kelly HQ

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